Our Vet Clinic

Wayside Waifs is proud of the high level of veterinary care we provide to our animals. Our medical team comprises of two full-time veterinarians, one part-time veterinarian and five veterinary technicians.

Ways to Give

General Donation

Your contribution will benefit the animals entrusted in our care, as well as important community programs.

Wayside Wish List

Wayside Waifs accepts a variety of donation items,new or gently used. Check out our Wish List to see what our animals need.

Sponsor Donations

Find out how you can have the satisfaction of knowing that your legacy will continue to help animals long into the future.

Our Services

Humane Education

Studies show there is a strong relationship between a child’s awareness of the proper way to treat animals and that child’s ability as an adult to relate humanely not only to animals, but to society as a whole. Wayside Waifs is determined to build a more Humane Kansas City! Humane Educators and their companion animals teach educational programs to prevent violence and break the cycle of animal and human abuse. If you are interested in joining Wayside’s Humane Education Team, please fill out an volunteer inquiry form.

Our Services

Pet Memorial Services

Wayside Waifs has been assisting families for generations with compassionate aftercare. Unlike most pet cemeteries, all revenue from Wayside Waifs’ Pet Memorial Services helps provide shelter and loving care for its current residents until permanent homes can be found.

Our Services

Bark Park

In 2016, Wayside was thrilled to open a new expansion and comfort station to Wayside Waifs Bark Park, given and dedicated by the Harold and Marilyn Melcher family. This space adds clean restrooms, drink machines, paw washing station and seating. This great park offers 5-acres of off-leash fun your canine friends! We hope you and your dog find the park to be a great outlet for safe socialization and bonding. Our goal is to create the safest dog park in the metropolitan area.

3901 Martha Truman Road,Kansas City, MO 64137816-761-8151

Upcoming Events

Wayside Waifs is a privately funded, independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity. It is through the generosity of our donors and supporters that we are able to provide the level of service and leadership to both animals and people in our community. One way in which you can support Wayside Waifs is by participating in, sponsoring, or hosting a fundraising event. Check out all of our special events on our Event Calendar. Learn more here.

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